HomeMy Public PortalAbout1997-032Member Ann Thies introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 97-32
RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MONIQUE
AND KELLY DONALDSON
WHEREAS, Monique Donaldson and Kelly Donaldson (the "Applicants") are the owners of
property located at 3145 Lake Shore Avenue (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have an existing deck at the Subject Property which has become
unsafe and which is located within 39.8 feet of Lake Independence and within 7.3 feet of the side lot
line; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants wish to remove the existing deck and replace it with another one
of the same size and in the same location; and
WHEREAS, the city's zoning ordinance requires that variances be granted to allow a
reduction in setback from Lake Independence from 75 feet to 39.8 feet and the reduction in the side
yard setback from 10 feet to 7.3 feet; and
WHEREAS, this matter was reviewed by the planning commission at its meeting on July 8,
1997, and by the city council at its meeting on August 5, 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, that variances be granted to the Applicants as requested, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The new deck may not be any larger than the existing deck;
2. The Applicants must pay to the city an administrative fee in an amount equal to the
cost to the city of reviewing this application; and
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3. This variance shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of this resolution. If
within said period of time the deck has not been constructed, this variance shall be null and void.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT FURIHER RESOLVED By the city council of the city of
Medina, Minnesota, that the above variances are granted based on the hardships of small lot size and
the proximity and angle of the house compared to the lake and side lot line.
Dated: August 5, 1997.
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John B. Ferris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Paul Ro • inson, Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hamilton and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Ferris, Hamilton, Johnson, and Thies
and the following voted against same: None Absent: Zietlow
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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